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De Niro Stars in 'The Alto Knights' Crime Drama

3/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Get ready for a thrilling ride with "The Alto Knights," hitting theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by Barry Levinson, this gripping crime drama features Robert De Niro in a stunning dual role as infamous mobsters Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, delving into their fierce rivalry in the gritty streets of 1950s New York.

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Historical Context

"The Alto Knights," set for release on March 21, 2025, explores the intense rivalry between mobsters Frank Costello and Vito Genovese in 1950s New York. This era marked the peak of organized crime, shaped by events like the Castellammarese War and the infamous Apalachin meeting of 1957, which exposed the Mafia's influence and led to a significant crackdown on their operations.

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Story summary

Get ready for a thrilling ride with "The Alto Knights," hitting theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by Barry Levinson, this gripping crime drama features Robert De Niro in a stunning dual role as infamous mobsters Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, delving into their fierce rivalry in the gritty streets of 1950s New York.

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